Thread: First honing lession

Thanks to Nipper - who invited me to his home to show me the honing ropes. The 1 1/2 hour drive to Pittsboro NC was rewarded with a great lunch/afternoon honing and stropping session -one very sharp razor- one borrowed very sharp razor and a 1000 grit stone to set the bevels on my other razors. Have some lapping film onthe way from Rick Boone and with my beginner strop with linen/leather and balso with Chromium Oxide - I "ought" to be ready to do some damage. Thanks Nipper!!

As a follow up - used the razor this am we honed and got the best shave so far- still a long way from bbs but acceptable if you dont look closely - no nicks or weepers - fiinished with my gillette slim adjustable

Nice - it's always great to hear stories like this of folks getting together to pass on their knowledge.

Hey man. I sent it out Friday. If you need any help give me a call. We can get on FaceTime google chat. Skype. Something.

I can't wait to the get together in NC I believe your going to that as well Rick later this month. I spoke to Lynn who will also be attending and feel very lucky I will be attending his honing demonstration and will be starting fresh. I have never honed a razor. Stropping is the limit of my knowledge and even that I am sure my technique can be improved upon ! It is a 14 hour drive I am happy to be making.